Basic Details
Word: Unpatriotic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Someone who does not show love or loyalty to their country.
Synonyms: Disloyal, treasonous, unloyal
Antonyms: Patriotic, loyal
Idioms and Phrases
- Sing a different tune: Refers to changing one's attitude or opinion, especially when it involves showing loyalty to a country. Example: "After visiting the war memorial, he began to sing a different tune about being unpatriotic."
- On the wrong side of history: Describes a situation where someone's beliefs or actions are viewed negatively by future generations. Example: "He realised that his unpatriotic views would leave him on the wrong side of history."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many people labelled his actions as unpatriotic when he spoke against the government during a national holiday.
Example 2: The book explores what it means to be unpatriotic in a society that values loyalty above all.
Example 3: She felt guilty for making unpatriotic comments about her country's policies in front of her friends.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "patriot" comes from the Latin word 'patriota', meaning "a person from one's fatherland"? The prefix "un-" simply means "not", turning it into "not showing love for one's country".
Famous Quote
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unpatriotic" mean?
a) Showing love for your country
b) Not showing love for your country
c) Helping your community
d) Celebrating national holidays
Answer: b) Not showing love for your country
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unpatriotic"?
a) Loyal
b) Treasonous
c) Nationalistic
d) Supportive
Answer: b) Treasonous
3. Which word is an antonym of "unpatriotic"?
a) Disloyal
b) Patriotic
c) Treacherous
d) Unloyal
Answer: b) Patriotic
4. Which sentence correctly uses "unpatriotic"?
a) She wrote an unpatriotic letter to the local newspaper.
b) He celebrated the victory with an unpatriotic spirit.
c) The unpatriotic parade was a great success.
d) They felt unpatriotic as they cheered for their team.
Answer: a) She wrote an unpatriotic letter to the local newspaper.
5. Which idiom suggests changing one's negative perspective?
a) Sing a different tune
b) On the wrong side of history
c) See eye to eye
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing
Answer: a) Sing a different tune
